Best Braided Pizza Loaf Recipes

PIZZA BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the tomato sauce, basil, oregano, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl and stir until smooth. Microwave the sauce, stirring halfway through, until hot, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
• Put the pizza dough on a lightly floured work surface and roll into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle. Spread 3 tablespoons of the pizza sauce evenly over the dough and sprinkle with the mozzarella and pepperoni pieces.
• Working from one long side, roll up the rectangle like a jelly roll and position it seam-side down on a cutting board. Use a paring knife to trim the ends of the dough log, then cut the log in half lengthwise. Lay the 2 halves cut-side up next to each other and twist them together into a tight loaf about 12 inches long.
• Transfer the twisted dough to the prepared baking sheet and brush gently all over with the egg mixture. Bake until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted in the center, 30 to 32 minutes. Transfer the braid to a cutting board, cut into slices and serve with the remaining pizza sauce for dipping.

BRAIDED PIZZA LOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Unroll pizza dough on a greased baking sheet.
• Spread pizza sauce down the middle of your dough.
• Add Mozzarella cheese and pepperoni on top of sauce.
• Cut 1-inch diagonal strips up each side of the dough.
• Fold 1-inch strips up and over pizza filling, alternating sides to get a braided look.
• Brush the tops of the braided dough with olive oil and then sprinkle with the garlic, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Let cool for a few minutes then cut into slices and serve.

PIZZA BRAID RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Lay out puff pastry. Place 4 slices of mozzarella and then 12 slices of pepperoni in the center of the dough.
• Cut diagonal lines along the left and right side of the cheese and pepperoni about a 1-inch (2 cm) apart.
• Remove the corner pieces.
• Starting from the top, fold down the flap then alternate right and left until the bottom. Fold the bottom flap up and finish alternating between right and left.
• Place the braided puff pastry on a parchment paper lined baking tray.
• In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese.
• Brush all over until the top of the braid is fully coated.
• Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

EASY ITALIAN EASTER BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat milk and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in fruit, almonds and aniseed until blended. Let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half. Shape each portion into a 24-in. rope. Loosely twist ropes together; place on a greased baking sheet and form into a ring. Pinch ends together. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Gently separate ropes and tuck dyed eggs into openings. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, in a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with candies if desired.

ORANGE PECAN CREAM CHEESE PULL-APART DANISH LOAF

Steps:

• Combine sugar, pecans, orange zest.
• Separate each biscuit, (there shoud be 20 biscuts - so you will have 40 layers).
• Cut cream cheese into 20 pieces.
• Place one piece of cream cheese on each of 20 biscuit halves.
• Top with remaining biscuits halves and pinch the edges to seal them.
• Dip filled biscuits in melted butter.
• Dredge in the sugar mixture. I do have to make extra mixture sometimes.
• Stand each biscuit on it's edge in a lightly greased 12-cup bundt pan, spacing evenly, but together.
• Drizzle with remaining butter and sugar mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Immediately invert onto a wire rack.
• Combine powdered sugar and orange juice, and drizzle over the danish.
• Serve immediately.

BRAIDED PIZZA LOAF

Steps:

• Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Cool completely. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 15x12-in. rectangle. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spread filling lengthwise down center third of rectangle. Sprinkle cheeses over filling. , On each long side, cut 1-1/2-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Brush with butter. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.